Bravo really is the leading network when it comes to reality television, isn't it? After all, it specializes in lifestyle programming and has created franchises whose models have been mimicked on competing channels. Today Bravo announced how they are planning to push forward and become even bigger and better: with the addition of eleven-- count 'em; eleven!-- new reality programs including new docuseries and spin-offs from some familiar faces. Bravo is truly about branding a personality, but how many of these will you find fabulous?
Interior Therapy with Jeff Lewis stars everyone's favorite obsessive-compulsive house-flipper in a new role. Jeff and Jenni move into someone else’s home and Jeff does what Jeff does best: redesign their space and judge their flaws. He’ll observe the homeowners, diagnose their problems, and then take over their house for five days-- with the goal of improving them inside and out. Of course he does this by using a combination of brutal honesty, impeccable design, and a few unique solutions that only Jeff could come up with, but he has his trusted assistant Jenni and his loyal housekeeper Zoila along for the ride to make sure he doesn’t go too far over the line. This time, Jeff’s not just redesigning a space; he’s redesigning people’s lives. You may let him into your living room virtually, through your television, but would you ever actually let him live with you and diagnose you? These people are gutsy!
The Therapists - Continuing a new theme for the network (perhaps inspired by the successful and emotional breakthroughs Bethenny Frankel has on the couch during her own Bravo series), this series will be centered on some of the top private practices in Los Angeles, following the professional and personal lives of our dynamic experts as they counsel a wide array of patients. As we follow our therapists’ personal stories, we'll see that just because they are professionally trained to treat other people's problems doesn't mean they don’t have their own fair share of issues to deal with.
Miss Advised is a revealing documentary project from the minds of Ashley Tisdale and Jessica Rhoades, who serve as EPs. It follows three single relationship "experts"-- all of whom make a living dispensing advice-- on and off the job, which of course will lead to seeing the pitfalls of their own relationships. Are they really qualified to tell others what to do when they don't have it all together themselves? In each episode, viewers will watch these women juggle their work and personal lives as they maneuver thru the dating world and discover whether or not they practice what they preach.
It’s a Brad Brad World (working title) features Brad Goreski, previously known as the bow-tie sporting assistant to fashion mogul Rachel Zoe. But now the quintessential trendsetter is going into business for himself and will showcase his career firsts on this new series. Goreski mbarks on his new business venture and tries to maintain his personal life while juggling Paris fashion week, the Cannes film festival, the men’s runway shows and the summer couture shows.
Mad Fashion presents an up-close look at the over-the-top world of celebrity fashion designer Chris March, a former costumer and Project Runway contestant. From concept to delivery, each episode follows March and his equally eccentric crew of fashion misfits as they create one-of-a-kind designs for his loyal clientele from Jennifer Coolidge to model Chrissy Teigen. No event is too outrageous for the man who once used human hair in his designs!
Ready to Wear (working title) - From the classic Chanel suit to this season’s hottest Jimmy Choos, the team working at the Second Time Around high-end consignment shop have access to the best fashion finds New York City has to offer. Far from the land of thrift, this sassy shop makes dreams come true for shoppers looking for designer fashions on a budget. “Ready to Wear” follows four eccentric store employees as they go out searching the attics, closets and garages of New York’s elite. These fashionistas are demanding about how they curate their racks and they need to be with such demanding clientele. From the savvy socialite to the downtown hipster, this group has to deal with big personalities looking to either make back some money or find their fashion dream come true.
Project Soulmate puts those looking for love in New York City in touch with an alternative answer to the bar, club, or online scene. Lori Zaslow, New York’s most devoted matchmaker, is as cut-throat as the city in which she lives and works. She tells it like it is as she hits the sleepless streets of Manhattan searching tirelessly for love for her clients. Happily married for ten years to her business partner and fashion-guru husband, Bryan Zaslow, this Manhattan cupid knows what it takes to find true love and keep it sizzling, even while juggling the demands of motherhood.
Million Dollar Listing NY features all of the luxury that homes have to offer on the east coast, where steel and high-rises are all the rage. Manhattan's most relentless realtors will be followed here, as they close multi-million dollar deals faster than a yellow cab runs a red light. This docu-series sets out to prove that if you can make it/afford it here…well, you know the rest. Suddenly fifteen million for a Malibu mansion won't seem so crazy when considering at least that comes with a private stretch of beach; in Manhattan all that gets you is a view of a pee-soaked alley!
Most Eligible: Dallas is a spin on the Real Housewives franchise, following rich and powerful women in a city and actually focusing on everyone from beauty queens to pro-football players in this new lifestyle program featuring Texas socialites. Bravo is out to show that everything really is bigger in Texas, especially and including the drama! Some are looking for true love while others have perfected the art of the one-night stand, and somehow their love lives have all crossed paths at one time or another.
Roble and Co. showcases Chef Roblé Ali, who has cooked for everyone from red carpet rock stars to award-winning actors and now runs his own catering business in Brooklyn...with his bossy big sister. This docu-series follows Roblé & Co as they launch a new catering business and juggle world-class events for New York socialites and mega media moguls all while trying to keep their many flare ups down to a simmer.
Similarly, though it was previously announced, Rocco's Dinner Party, which follows celebrity chef and big personality in his own right, Rocco Dispirito, is on the line-up, as well.
And fan favorite Tabatha Takes Over has been expanded a bit for its new season. Instead of sending no-nonsense Tabatha Coffey into only salons, this time she's heading into various small businesses and family enterprises to show them that she knows more than just hair; she knows how to run a good business-- any business.
With all of those new shows, will you even have time for old favorites? Well, Bravo hopes so! They also added today that they are also renewing Top Chef Just Desserts, Bethenny Ever After, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, and despite previous reports, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
We're exhausted already, but are you intrigued by any of these new titles or are you awaiting the personalities attached to know for sure which are worth tuning into? Sound off in the comments below!
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